Veterinary Medicine

Congratulations to Dr. Nicole S. McKelvin for completion of her studies and graduation with honors from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine with a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine on May 20, 2000. She will begin practicing veterinary medicine with her father, Dr. Henry McKelvin, at Mercury Animal Hospital, 2500 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, Va. 23666.

Newsmakers Pat Bowers and Millie Savage were recently honored by the Woman's Club of Williamsburg as the club's 2009 Members of the Year. The women were recognized for their work on numerous community service projects done through the club. Local author Jeff Toalson has donated copies of his book "Send Me a Pair of Old Boots and Kiss My Little Girls - The Civil War Letters of Richard and Mary Watkins, 1861-1865" to the Williamsburg Regional Library as part of the library's Local Authors Project.

Mr. and Mrs. John Allan Hall of Chesapeake, Va., have announce the engagement of their daughter, Marsha Marie Councill, to Glenn David Chase, a son of Col. (Ret.) and Mrs. David Lee Chase of Portsmouth, Va. Dr. Councill is also the daughter of Mr. Jeffrey Keith Councill of Stevensville, Md. Dr. Councill earned a bachelor of science degree in biology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University in 1997 and a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000.

Dr. Earl E. Lindsay, 82, died Wednesday, March 4, 2009. After graduating high school Dr. Lindsay served in the Air Force during WWII. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine; he practiced in Ohio for over 41 years until his retirement in 1995, moving to Williamsburg that same year. He served on several Veterinary Boards and Committees, as well as the Ohio School Board. He was a published author as well as a distinguished Veterinarian. He carried on his family tradition, of serving with the Masons for more than 50 years and volunteering and enjoying his time working with the Boy Scouts, and the K9 Connection Therapy Dog Group.

Shara Jacqui Carlton and Taylor Brooks Chance were married July 7, 2003, in Trier, Germany. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ray Carlton of Galveston, Texas. She is a graduate of Snyder High School, Texas Tech University, and Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. Shara practices veterinary medicine for the United States Army in Germany. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Brooks Chance, and the grandson of Mrs. Edward John Taylor of Williamsburg, and Mrs. Charles Benjamin Chance of Richmond.

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis W. Wells of Hampton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Lynn Wells, to John Francis Andersen, son of Ms. Maureen Andersen of Burke, Va., and Mr. Jerome R. Andersen of Alexandria, Va. Dr. Wells is a graduate of Kecoughtan High School, the University of Virginia and Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. She is currently completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Teaching Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

Christine A. Fleck graduated May 10, 2008, from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine with a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine. Christine is the daughter of Mike and Shari Fleck of Smithfield, formerly Newport News, and the granddaughter of Lloyd and Bea Ware and Carolyn Fleck of Newport News. Christine graduate with honors from Menchville High School and Virginia Intermont College. Dr. Fleck will begin practice at Smithfield Animal Hospital. We are very proud of you!

Edward Dunn Jr. has been appointed to the Williamsburg Advisory Board for SunTrust Bank/Williamsburg. Dunn is president/CEO of Colonial Williamsburg Company and senior vice president of Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. He is a graduate of the University of Richmond and the Darden School at the University of Virginia. Sara Sowala has joined Banfield, The Pet Hospital. Dr. Sowala was most recently working in small-animal veterinary medicine at Strawbridge Animal Hospital. She is a graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University.

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis W. Wells of Hampton are pleased to announce the graduation of their daughter, Michelle Lynn Wells, from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine on May 11, 2001, with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree. She is currently completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Teaching Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. Dr. Wells is a graduate of Kecoughtan High School and the University of Virginia.

The trustees and faculty of North Carolina State University announce the conferral of the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine upon Kyha Denise Williams on May 19, 2001, at the Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena, Raleigh, N.C. The academic hooding ceremony for the College of Veterinary Medicine was held May 18 at McKimmon Center. Dr. Williams will begin her practice July 2001 in Orlando, Fla. She is the daughter of Dennis and Brenda Williams of Hampton, Va., and is a graduate of Hampton High School and North Carolina A&T State University.

Christine A. Fleck graduated May 10, 2008, from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine with a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine. Christine is the daughter of Mike and Shari Fleck of Smithfield, formerly Newport News, and the granddaughter of Lloyd and Bea Ware and Carolyn Fleck of Newport News. Christine graduate with honors from Menchville High School and Virginia Intermont College. Dr. Fleck will begin practice at Smithfield Animal Hospital. We are very proud of you!

Dr. Sara Elizabeth Walker graduated from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C., with a Ph.D. in molecular and cellular pathobiology on May 19, 2008. She will be continuing her studies at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., this fall, entering their veterinary program to pursue a further degree in veterinary pathology. She graduated from Providence Senior High School in Charlotte, N.C., where her parents, Mr. J. Michael and Patricia Walker, formerly of Newport News, Va., still reside.

DEFENSE/SHIPBUILDING Northrop Grumman has made three appointments at AMSEC LLC. Gary W. Zwirschitz was appointed director of strategic planning and business development. He will be responsible for all strategic business development and proposal activities across AMSEC's business areas. David A. Streett has been promoted to director of operations for the logistics and engineering services operation. He will be responsible for all aspects of the $90 million enterprise, managing more than 800 employees.

William A. Truban, who won a 1970 special election to represent part of northwestern Virginia and became the district's longest-serving state senator, has died. He was 82. Sen. Truban died Saturday at an assisted-living center in Woodstock. A Republican who represented the then-rural 27th District, Sen. Truban served as Senate minority leader until November 1991 and retired in 1992. Sen. Truban, a veterinarian, was the sole Republican on the Senate Finance Committee. He helped secure money for a veterinary school at Virginia Tech that's now known as the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.

Irleene Greene of Newport News is proud to announce the engagement of her daughter, Cindy A. Greene, to David M. Gibson, son of Wade and Carrie Gibson of Newport News. Cindy received a B.S. in biology from Christopher Newport University in 1992 and a doctor of veterinary medicine from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. Cindy resides in Newport News and is self employed with her veterinary practice. David received a B.S. in business administration from Christopher Newport University in 1992 and a master of business administration from Troy University in 2002.

Dr. Wanda Rivera and Dr. Derron A. Alves were united in marriage at 4 p.m. Sept. 30, 2005, in Dorado, Puerto Rico. Officiating the ceremony was the Rev. Daryle Parker. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marcos Rivera of Teaneck, N.J. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Alves of Hampton, Va. The bride was given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father. Mrs. Adria Kittles served as her maid of honor. Raymond Alves II, brother of the groom, served as the best man. Marcus Gonzalez, nephew of the bride, served as the ring bearer.

Mrs. Brenda Randle of Hampton, Va., and Mr. Lee Vanover of Pennsylvania are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Vanover, to Peter Lerner, son of John and Margaret Lerner of Hampton. Amy graduated from Tabb High School and St. Leo University with a marketing degree. She has obtained her certification and plans to teach English as a second language while in Europe. The couple plan to marry in August 2005. They will be returning to Eastern Europe afterwards, where Peter is currently studying for his doctor of veterinary medicine.